11/12/2026
🎉🐾 $18,000 AWARDED TO HELP CHANGE THE FUTURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE IN MCDUFFIE COUNTY!
We are incredibly proud to announce that 2 Hands Saving 4 Paws Humane Society Inc has been awarded $18,000 through the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, administered by the GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE!
This funding will help provide spay and neuter services for community pets right here in McDuffie County, Georgia.
Let's talk about the problem we face every day.
Georgia continues to struggle with pet overpopulation. Shelters are overwhelmed, rescue organizations are stretched beyond their limits, and unwanted puppies and kittens continue to enter a system that simply cannot keep up.
We can continue pulling animals from overcrowded shelters, answering calls about unwanted litters, and finding homes for abandoned pets — but we also have to address WHY so many animals are ending up in need of rescue.
PREVENTION IS THE ANSWER!
But there is another equally important reason to spay and neuter your pets: THEIR HEALTH! ❤️
Spaying and neutering offer important health benefits:
🐾 Spaying eliminates the risk of uterine infections (pyometra) and greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer when performed at the appropriate time.
🐾 Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and can reduce certain reproductive health concerns.
🐾 Helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and the medical risks associated with reproduction.
🐾 Supports responsible pet ownership and long-term preventive veterinary care.
This $18,000 award gives us an opportunity to make a difference before another unwanted litter is born while helping community pets live healthier lives.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The program will initially serve residents of McDuffie County, Georgia.
A voucher fee is associated with participation in this program. Grant funding helps make spay and neuter services more accessible to local pet owners. This is a subsidized program, not a completely free service.
AND WE HOPE TO GROW!
As the program progresses, we anticipate expanding these services into abutting counties. Our goal is to reach more communities, assist more pet owners, and prevent even more unwanted litters.
We are incredibly grateful to the GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE for recognizing the importance of this work and providing funding to help our community.
Animal welfare is about more than rescue. It's about education, prevention, accessible veterinary care, and creating lasting change.
YOU CANNOT RESCUE YOUR WAY OUT OF PET OVERPOPULATION. BUT TOGETHER, WE CAN PREVENT IT!
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❤️🐾 Healthier pets. Fewer unwanted litters. Stronger communities.
2 Hands Saving 4 Paws Humane Society Inc
Thomson, Georgia